Corporate Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong **Tax Manager** to join a growing Canadian accounting firm. This is a senior, hands-on role for a professional with **7+ years of Canadian public accounting and tax experience**.

The successful candidate will independently manage complex tax files, review accounting and tax work, handle CRA matters, provide tax planning advice, and support the development of junior and senior team members. Strong practical knowledge of the **Canadian Income Tax Act, CRA requirements, Canadian GAAP/ASPE, and CPA Canada Handbook** is required.

### Key Responsibilities

* Manage and review complex **T2 corporate tax returns**, personal and trust returns, and related schedules.
* Review tax calculations, working papers, assessments and reassessments for accuracy and compliance.
* Handle complex files involving corporations, shareholders, holding companies and related entities.
* Research and apply provisions of the **Canadian Income Tax Act and Regulations** to real client situations.
* Provide practical tax planning and advisory support for owner-managed businesses.
* Assist with corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, holding company structures, acquisitions and dispositions.
* Address CRA reviews, audits, information requests, objections and other tax matters.
* Prepare or review technical tax memoranda and supporting documentation.
* Identify tax exposures, compliance issues and tax-planning opportunities.
* Review financial statements and understand the interaction between accounting and taxation.
* Supervise and review work prepared by accountants and provide technically sound feedback.
* Train and mentor team members on Canadian tax matters.
* Maintain current knowledge of Canadian tax legislation, CRA policies and significant tax developments.
* Independently manage deadlines, client communication and assigned files with minimal supervision.

### Technical Tax Experience

Strong practical experience with areas such as:

* Section 85 and 86 reorganizations
* Section 55, 84 and 84.1
* Section 74 attribution rules
* Section 69 non-arm’s-length transactions
* Shareholder benefits and associated corporations
* Small Business Deduction and investment income
* Capital Dividend Account and refundable tax accounts
* GRIP and eligible dividends
* Capital gains and losses and LCGE
* QSBC shares and safe income
* Estate freezes and family trusts
* Holding company structures
* Business acquisitions and dispositions
* Residency and departure tax
* GST/HST considerations

The candidate does not need to know every provision from memory but must be capable of **researching, interpreting and practically applying Canadian tax legislation** to client situations.

### Qualifications

* **7+ years of Canadian accounting and tax experience**
* Strong Canadian public accounting/CPA firm experience
* **CPA designation preferred**
* CPA candidates with exceptional Canadian tax experience may be considered
* CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program completion or substantial progress is an asset
* Strong working knowledge of the **Income Tax Act, CRA requirements and Canadian tax compliance**
* Experience dealing directly with CRA
* Strong knowledge of **Canadian GAAP and ASPE**
* Practical knowledge of relevant CPA Canada Handbook standards
* Strong analytical, research, communication and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex assignments

### Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically capable Canadian tax professional who can independently manage challenging files, make sound professional judgments, research complex tax issues and provide practical solutions to clients and internal teams.

Experience with **CSRS 4200 Compilation Engagements** and the relationship between financial statements, tax working papers and corporate tax returns is strongly preferred.